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Ministry of Women and Child Development
National Nutrition Mission
Under POSHAN Abhiyaan [erstwhile National Nutrition Mission ], all districts of the 36 States/UTs have been covered in a phased manner.
Approximately 10.55 lakh field functionaries which include Anganwadi Workers , Lady Supervisors, Child Development Project Officers , District Project Officers  and State Project Monitoring Unit Officers have been trained on various Modules of Increment Learning Approach  and ICDS-CAS to strengthen implementation and operational preparedness under this Abhiyaan.
During Financial Year 2017-18 and 2018-19, a sum of ₹ 61.92 Crore has been spent under the Head -“Information, Education and Communication , Advocacy and Jan Andolan” under POSHAN Abhiyaan
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
NSG CAN COUNTER ANY KIND OF ATTACK: SHRI RAJNATH SINGH
Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh today said that the National Security Guard  is a world class ‘zero error’ force and can counter any kind of attack in minimum response time. Shri Rajnath Singh today inaugurated the 28 Special Composite Group  Complex of NSG at Ibrahimpatnam near Hyderabad. Speaking on the occasion, the minister said that the NSG which is comprised of army and paramilitary forces has multi-dimensional responsibility of countering terrorist attacks/hijack attempts and also providing proximate security. He said that the NSG Hub has state of the art training facilities of global standards. The NSG also undertakes joint exercises with state police forces thereby helping in increasing their professional capabilities. He further said that with a view to decrease response time after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, the government has set up National Security Hubs at Mumbai , Chennai , Hyderabad , Kolkata  and Gandhinagar .
The Minister said that terrorism which has become universal is posing new challenges through social media too, and security forces need to strengthen their technical capabilities to counter these challenges. Shri Rajnath Singh congratulated the 16 members NSG team which would attempt to scale Mount Everest in 2019. He said NSG is better than best forces, and expressed confidence that the force would counter any challenge efficiently and effectively.
Earlier, welcoming the gathering Shri Sudeep Lakhtakia, DG, NSG, said that the NSG hub at Hyderabad has the states of Chathisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha under its purview.
He said the NSG has conducted joint exercises with USA, and France as part of its capacity building efforts. The NSG has countered 115 terrorist have been awarded 3 Ashok Chakras, 3 Keerti Chakras, 3 Shourya Chakras, 109 Police medals, which stand as a testimony to the NSG’s competence. The NSG hub at Ibrahimpatnam is a green campus spread over sprawling 200 acres and constructed in an eco-friendly manner, he added.
Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan, Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Shri Nayini Narasimha Reddy, Minister for Home Affairs, Government of Telangana and several senior police officials were present.
A demonstration to showcase the capabilities of the NSG personnel in combat, attacks and other situations was also organised.
Special Service and Features
555 grams Goldingotworth Rs. 27.31Lakhs seized by Chennai Air Customs
Based on intelligence, amale passenger, aged31years who arrived from Sharhaj by Air Arabia flight No. G9 471 on 30.10.2021 was intercepted at exit by the AIU officers.
On examination of his person, four nos. of Gold bundles concealed in rectum totally weighing 650 grams were recovered which on extraction resulted in recovery of 1 Gold ingot weighing 555 grams valued at Rs 27.31 Lakhs . The same was seized under Customs Act, 1962 and the passenger was arrested.
Further investigation is under progress, according to a press release issued by Principal Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds conduct of recruitment exams in regional language
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised the initiative of conducting Staff Selection Commission Multitasking Staff  examination and CHSLE Examination for government jobs in 13 regional languages in addition to Hindi and English. This provides a level playing field for every youth without the disadvantage of language barrier.
Shri Modi tweeted :
"Our emphasis towards regional languages and giving our youth a wider canvas to fulfil their dreams continues with full vigour."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 171.48 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 11.88 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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More than 171.48 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 11.88 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
President's Secretariat
Envoys of five nations present credentials to the President of India
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the Ambassadors of South Sudan, Oman, Peru and Cambodia and High Commissioner of Seychelles at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today . Those who presented their credentials were:
1. H.E. Mrs Victoria Samuel Aru, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan
2. H.E. Mr Issa Saleh Abdullah Saleh Al Shibani, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman
3. H.E. Mr Javier Manuel Paulinich Velarde, Ambassador of the Republic of Peru
4. H.E. Mrs Lalatiana Accouche, High Commissioner of the Republic of Seychelles
5. H.E. Mr Koy Kuong, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates women roller skaters for winning bronze medal at Asian Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated roller skaters Karthika Jagdeeswaran, Heeral Sadhu and Aarathy Kasturi Raj for winning a bronze medal in the Women's Speed Skating 3000m Relay at the Asian Games.
He also praised their determination and teamwork.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
"Congratulations to Karthika Jagdeeswaran, @heeral_sadhu and @aarathyskating. Our exceptional women's speed skating relay team wins a remarkable Bronze Medal in the Women's Speed Skating 3000m Relay at the Asian Games.
Their unwavering determination and outstanding teamwork is as an inspiration to several people."
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of Nutrition & Biosciences, Inc. by International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of Nutrition & Biosciences, Inc.  by International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.  under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002, today.
The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of sole control by IFF, over the Nutrition & Biosciences business  of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. , by means of acquiring sole control over SpinCo, a company newly formed by DuPont and to which DuPont will transfer the N&B Business.
IFF is a public company based in New York, United States of America. IFF is active worldwide in the development, creation, and sale of flavours and fragrances that are used in consumer goods industries . IFF’s main business units are ‘Scent’ and ‘Taste’.
SpinCo is a recently incorporated company to which DuPont will transfer its N&B Business. The N&B Business is active worldwide in the development, production, and marketing of food science, taste, and texture applications, and biotechnology products that are used in various industries, including food and beverage, dietary supplements, home and personal care, animal nutrition and pharmaceutical excipients. The N&B Business operates through its ‘Food & Beverage’, ‘Health & Biosciences’, and ‘Pharma Solutions’ units.
A detailed order of the CCI will follow.
PIB Headquarters
ALL INDIA SAINIK SCHOOLS INTER ZONAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Sainik School Kazhakootam will play host to the All India Sainik Schools Inter Zonal Basketball Championship 2017 from 16 to 19 Aug 2017. Sainik School Kunjupura, Sainik School Korukonda, Sainik School Puruliya, Sainik School Rewa, and Sainik School Tilaiya, the champion teams from the North, South, East, West and Central zones respectively, will match their skills and prove their mettle to establish this year’s supremacy in the game of Basketball.
Sainik Schools Society organises All India Inter Sainik Schools Zonal Sports and Cultural Meet in all the five zones usually in the month of July every year. The zonal champions in the four disciplines of Football, Volleyball, Basketball and Hockey further compete at inter zonal level at venues decided by the Society. These events, besides promoting sports, also foster good interaction among the cadets of Sainik Schools. It is also a forum for the cadets to learn about the culture and traditions of other states and there by promote national integration. Shri. KadakampallySurendran, Minister for Devaswom, Co-operation and Tourism, Govt of Kerala will be the Chief Guest on this auspicious occasion of the opening of the Interzonal Meet. The Chief Guest would also dedicate the newly constructed Monsoon Training Shed to the nation.
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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves investment approval for 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for investment approval for 2x660 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project  in District Buxar of Bihar.
The project will be completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 10,439.09 crore and implemented by SJVN Thermal Private Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of SJVN Ltd., a Mini Ratna CPSU under Ministry of Power, Government of India.
The Buxar TPP will be based on Supercritical Technology with two units of 660 MW each, equipped with latest emission control technology to protect the environment and has high efficiency and use less fuel to generate power. The Buxar TPP will improve the deficit power scenario in Bihar and Eastern region. Govt. of Bihar has already signed Power Purchase Agreement  for supply of not less than 85% of generated power.
The project is expected to generate substantial direct and indirect employment apart from various other socio-economic development in the project area. The Buxar TPP will start yielding benefits from 2023-24.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Telangana on Statehood Day; extends wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Telangana, on Statehood Day. The Prime Minister also extended his wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh.
“Greetings to the people of Telangana on their Statehood Day. People from this state are excelling in a wide range of sectors. This state is making valuable contributions to the growth trajectory of India. I pray for the progress and prosperity of the people of Telangana.
Best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh. Hardwork and courage are synonymous with the culture of this land. The state’s role in India’s growth is deeply valued. Wishing the citizens of the state the very best for their future endeavours”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India crosses landmark milestone of less than 10 lakh Active Cases for 11th consecutive day
The last 10 lakh recoveries added in just 12 days
In a landmark achievement, India has sustained the steady trend of active cases being lower than the 10 lakh mark for 11 days in an unbroken chain.
The number of active cases today is 9,42,217.
With a very high number of COVID patients recovering every single day, India’s steady trend of posting high level of daily recoveries also continues.78,877 recoveries have been registered in the last 24 hours in the country. This has resulted in continuous increase in the national recovery rate, which is currently pegged at 83.70%.
India’s total recoveries are 53,52,078 today. The last 10 lakh recoveries were added in just 12 days. With this, India continues to maintain its global position of being the country with maximum number of recovered COVID patients in the world.
76.62% of the active cases are in 10 States/UTs.
As on date, the active cases contribute only 14.74% to the positive caseload of the country. Maharashtra is leading the States’ tally with more than 2.5 lakh cases. Karnataka follows with more than 1 lakh cases.
14 States & UTs in the country have less than 5,000 active cases.
A total of 81,484 new confirmed cases have been reported in the last 24 hours in the country.
78.07% of the new cases are concentrated in ten States/UTs. Maharashtra contributed more than 16,000 to the new cases. Karnataka has contributed around 10,000 cases and Kerala follows with more than 8,000.
10 States/UTs account for 72% of the newly recovered cases.
Maharashtra has the highest number of newly recovered cases followed by Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
1,095 deaths have been registered in the country in the past 24 hours.
83.37% of these are reported from 10 States and UTs.
36% of deaths reported yesterday are from Maharashtra with 394 deaths, followed by Karnataka with 130 deaths.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives due to explosion at a factory in Ratnagiri district
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to an explosion at a factory in Ratnagiri district.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Saddened by the loss of lives due to an explosion at a factory in Ratnagiri district. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon."
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Encouraging small farmers to set up Cottage Industries for generating self-employment opportunities.
Small farmers are being encouraged to set up cottage industries to increase their income through the following schemes/programmes:
- Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme  is a major credit-linked subsidy programme aimed at generating self-employment opportunities through establishment of micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector by helping traditional artisans  and rural/urban unemployed youth. The major verticals in the cottage industries where the small farmers are setting up micro enterprises under PMEGP are as follows:
- Agro Based & Food Processing Industry viz. Pulses & Cereals Processing Industry, Fruit & Vegetable Processing Industry, Village Oil Industry, Gur & Khandsari Industry, etc.
- Forest Based Industry viz. Medicinal Plants Industry, Beekeeping Industry, Minor Forest Based Industries, etc.
- Handmade Paper and Fibre Industry viz. Handmade Paper Industry, Fibre Industry, etc.
Since inception of the scheme, till 09.07.2021, 6,97,612 units have been set up  with MM subsidy of Rs. 16688.17 crore.
ii Ministry is implementing Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries . The focus of the scheme is to organize traditional industries and artisans/small farmers into clusters and provide them with sustainable employment by making their products competitive through value addition. Under the scheme, farmers through farmer producer organization or otherwise are collectively supported through construction of Common Facility Centres , new plants and machineries, training, etc. in sectors such as Agro Based Industries, Honey, Khadi, Coir, Handicrafts, Textiles, Bamboo etc.
As on 19.07.2021, 433 clusters have been approved benefitting about 2.6 lakh artisans  with GoI assistance of Rs.1102 crore.
iii. Ministry also implements Gramodyog Vikas Yojana focussing on development of Village based industries. Two major components of the scheme are as follows:
- Honey Mission : To supplement the income of farmers, Adivasies and unemployed youth of the country, KVIC launched Honey Mission during 2017 – 18 providing farmers with 10 bee boxes with live bee hives. A total number of 15,445 beneficiaries have been provided with 1,53,259 of Bee-Hives from 2017-18 to 2020-21.
- Kumbhar Sashaktikaran Programme : Under the programme, for up-liftment of the small farmer/rural potters’ livelihood, skill up-gradation training and new home scale energy efficient equipments like electric pottery wheels, blunger, pug mill, kiln etc. are provided for producing quality products. A total of 21030 electric pottery wheels have been distributed under this programme from 2017-18 to 2020-21.
This information was given by Minister for Micro. Small and Medium Enterprises Shri Narayan Rane in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
REVIVAL OF SARASWATI RIVER
A Memorandum of Understanding  has been signed on 21.01.2022 between the Governments of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh for construction of Adi Badri Dam on River Somb in Himachal Pradesh, along with its linkages with Saraswati River. As per the MoU, a Committee comprising of senior officials from the two States has been constituted for planning, supervising and monitoring of the dam. Further, Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited has been identified as executing agency for construction of the dam and its related infrastructure/ appurtenant works. The MoU also stipulates that the funds for the project are to be arranged by Government of Haryana.
On request of the Government of Haryana, Central Water Commission  has taken up consultancy work for design and drawings along with hydrological studies including water availability, design flood and sedimentation studies of the project.
The water stored by construction of Adi Badri Dam is planned primarily for revival of River Saraswati and development of Saraswati heritage. Further, the project envisages providing 61.88 hectare-metre water per annum for drinking and irrigation in the State of Himachal Pradesh.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
North Eastern Cultural and Information Centre to come up soon in Delhi: Dr. Jitendra Singh
To act as a hub for cultural-cum- convention centre for activities of North East
The Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region , Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that a North Eastern Cultural and Information Centre will come up in Delhi soon. He said this after chairing the review meeting of the “roadmap for implementation of Cabinet Approval of Schemes for North East Council” here today. Secretary, Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region  Shri Naveen Verma, Secretary North Eastern Council  Shri Ram Muivah and senior officials of the ministry were present. The meeting reviewed the progress of various on-going projects in the North East.
As a Central government has been giving priority to the NE region, Dr Jitendra said that this will be a new gift to the people of North East India. He said, the centre will act as a cultural convention and information hub of the northeastern region in Delhi. He said that Centre is being built on 1.32 acre land at Sector-13, Dwarka, New Delhi under the North Eastern Council  for the purpose of construction of North Eastern Cultural and Information Centre. He said that this Centre will act as a cultural and convention, information hub of the North Eastern Region in Delhi. The Minister said it will have a library-cum-reading room with material on North Eastern Region, an art gallery showcasing the North East, Exhibition hall, Research centre, Sale outlets as well guest houses. He said, currently architecture, design and planning for the project are in process. The project is expected to be completed soon at an estimated cost of Rs. 50-55 crores, he added. He said this Centre will be one of its kind in the country and will be a state-of-the-art project.
Keeping in view the large number of NE students studying in various educational institutes, hostels are being set up for NE students. These hostels are being set up in Jawaharlal Nehru University  and a hostel exclusively for girl students from Northeast in Bengaluru University.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
“Article 370 was regressive; led the erstwhile State of J&K into economic deprivation”: Dr. Jitendra Singh
The Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region , Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh has said Article 370 was regressive and had led the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir into economic deprivation. Terming Article 370 as an “aberration” and calling it a “miscarriage of justice”, he said several path breaking Central Laws including Ban on Child Marriages, anti-dowry legislations, Right To Education, Minimum Wages Act and the Triple Talaq ban were not implemented in the State. Dr. Jitendra Singh was addressing a group of 22 students from Delhi University here today.
The Union Minister said Article 35A also was against daughters’ right to equality by depriving them of Inheritance Rights. There was rampant violation of Human Rights of Girl Child as Child Marriages were not banned in the state, besides polygamy was also prevalent.
With the abrogation of the two Articles, Dr. Jitendra Singh said the two Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakhare on the path to rapid development. He said the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has sanctioned two AIIMS for the UT of J&K, - the only state or UT in the country with two AIIMS. Besides, nine medical colleges and an IIT and IIM are being set up in the J&K UT. The government also proposes to set up Apple, Strawberry and Cherry Parks that will give a boost to the horticulture sector in the newly created UT.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said three decades of terrorism in J&K had severely crippled the region’s economy. “Tourism was on the decline and filmmakers had deserted the region’s scenic locations”, he said. “We will hopefully wipe out terrorism from J&K by next year”, he added.
Complimenting the students on Children’s Day, Dr. Jitendra Singh remarked 70% of India’s population is less than 40-years-old. “The youth will bring about qualitative and quantitative change as India embarks on the journey to being an economic powerhouse and among the superpowers”, he said.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
219.33 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
1,25,013 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 26,834
Active cases stand at 0.06%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.75%
1,841 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,40,75,149
2,060 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
89.86 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 1,10,863 tests conducted in the last 24 hours